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Millions Take To Roads Ahead Of Windy Easter Weekend
Millions of travellers are taking to the road ahead of a windy Easter weekend with Storm Dave forecast to bring gusts of up to 90mph..
Lamb Costs Soared Over Last Three Years Due To Climate Change Report
Households that eat lamb regularly have seen £168 added to the cost over the last three years due to climate change, according to a report..
Home Emergency Callouts Set To Spike On Easter Monday Analysis Indicates
Emergency callouts for problems around homes – such as blocked drains, toilet faults and leaking pipes – often spike on Easter Monday, according to a specialist provider..
Manned Mission To Moon Fires Engines To Leave Earths Orbit
Nasa’s first manned Moon mission in more than five decades fired its rockets early on Friday to break out of Earth’s orbit..
Marks Spencer Boss Warns Crime Is Getting More Brazen
Crime has become “more brazen, more organised and more aggressive” with staff on the high street facing daily abuse and violence, Marks & Spencer’s retail director has said..
Tiger Woods Turns Down Chance To Captain The United States At 2027 Ryder Cup
Tiger Woods has turned down the opportunity to captain the United States at the 2027 Ryder Cup, the PGA of America has announced..
Lift Off For First Manned Moon Mission In More Than 50 Years
Nasa’s first manned Moon mission in more than 50 years that will take astronauts deeper into space than any human has gone before has blasted off..
Shopkeepers Prepare For Further Trouble After High Street Swarmed By Teenagers
Shopkeepers in a high street twice swarmed by several hundred children are bracing themselves for further unrest in the school holidays..
Household Energy Bill Drop Short Lived Respite Amid Fears Of July Hike
Household energy prices are falling by 7% from Wednesday in a “short-lived respite” for households already braced for a predicted 18% hike from July..
Trump Says Securing Strait Of Hormuz Is Not For Us
President Donald Trump said securing the Strait of Hormuz is “not for us” and estimated that the US will be done attacking Iran in two to three weeks..
Households Braced For Awful April As Council Tax And Water Bills Soar
Households are facing near across-the-board increases in their bills as yet another “awful April” takes effect..
Tottenham Confirm Appointment Of Roberto De Zerbi As New Boss On Five Year Deal
Roberto De Zerbi has been confirmed as Tottenham’s new head coach on a five-year deal, but no relegation release clause has been included in his contract..
Jack Whitehall Named As Latest Saturday Night Live UK Host
Jack Whitehall has been named as the latest host for the UK edition of Saturday Night Live (SNL)..
Man Who Owned XL Bully Dog That Fatally Mauled Woman Jailed For 10 Years
An aspiring rapper has been jailed for 10 years and three months after he was found guilty of owning one of two XL bully dogs that mauled a pensioner to death..
Kings State Visit To US To Meet Trump Goes Ahead Despite Tensions Over Iran
The King’s state visit to the US to see Donald Trump is to go ahead next month as planned, with the move sparking criticism as the Government was accused of being “too weak to stand up to bullies”..
Trump Tells UK To Secure Strait Of Hormuz And Go Get Your Own Oil
Donald Trump said the UK and other countries which did not take part in strikes against Iran should secure the Strait of Hormuz themselves..
Meagre Economic Growth At End Of 2025 Confirmed Amid Fears Over Iran War Hit
Britain’s economy eked out muted growth at the end of last year, official figures have confirmed, but fears are growing over the impact of the Iran war and soaring inflation as oil prices race higher..
Grocery Price Inflation Holds Steady At 43 Per Cent
That's according to Worldpanel by Numerator.
Keir Starmer Gives 48 Hour Deadline To Resident Doctors To Call Off Strikes
Sir Keir Starmer has issued an ultimatum to resident doctors to call off their strikes or lose the deal on the table..
Simplified Recycling Rules For Households Come Into Force Across England
Households will now separate their waste into a maximum of four different bins for waste collectors to pick up.
Local News
Free cosmic light and sound show to illuminate park nights
Following the success of Elements of Earth in Littlehampton, Arun District Council is excited to bring Elements Awaken to West Park, Bognor Regis.
New support for those who have lived in care announced by council
People who have been in care will receive stronger support, fairer treatment and better opportunities under a new West Sussex County Council strategy.
Swimmers in Sussex encouraged to take part in annual charity challenge
Swimmers in Sussex are being urged to dive into Swimathon 2026, as it celebrates four decades of swimming success.
Mexican restaurant's Margarita Month brings spicy and sweet twists on classic
A Mexican restaurant is shaking up the cocktail scene with two new margarita flavours.
Come along and make some music at free piano celebration
A piano will be brought into the Village Garden in a bid to create a shared space for people to gather, play and listen.
New digital tools give patients clearer updates on hospital waits
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (UHSussex) has introduced the technology to modernise how it manages waiting lists.
Garden to host major Winnie-the-Pooh exhibition and story trail
This spring, Nymans in West Sussex invites families to step into the world of A.A. Milne’s much-loved Winnie-the-Pooh.
Photography festival reveals theme for 2026 return
Photoworks is delighted to share the first news for the 2026 Photoworks Festival, opening days set to take place October in Brighton and Hove.
Plant Fairs Roadshow to open 2026 season at historic castle
The Plant Fairs Roadshow has announced its most ambitious season for 2026, with Sussex chosen to host the backbone of its seasonal tour.
Health on a plate: finding balance through food and routine
We’re through the darkest days of winter, and there are signs of spring all around us.
Home care service praised with ‘good’ rating by inspectors
GoodOaks Homecare, which operates in Horsham and Crawley, received a 'good' rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
MP warns mobile phone signal failures are putting lives at risk
Mims Davies MP spoke in the House of Commons on the complete lack of phone signal in East Grinstead, Uckfield and the villages.
School becomes first in Sussex to stage popular musical
Last week, Burgess Hill Girls proudly celebrated the success of its 2026 senior school production of Come From Away.
Man linked to exploitation banned from contacting children
A man linked to exploitation has been given an order which significantly reduces his access to young and vulnerable people.
Fallen trees and crash as heavy rain hits Sussex
A fallen tree and a crash are among the incidents affecting traffic this evening as heavy rain hits Sussex
Katie Price claims she is expecting baby in bombshell post
Katie Price has claimed to be expecting her sixth child with her fourth husband.
Mother and son caught over drug offences after fleeing to South Africa
A drug dealer and his mum who went on the run to South Africa for seven years have been jailed after they were listed on a Valentine’s Day wanted list.
Did you see this camper van before man was killed in crash?
Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision in St Leonards.
Brighton Festival boss on 'privilege' of leading event into a 'new era'
The new chief executive of Brighton Dome said it has been the “privilege of her life” leading England’s biggest arts festival into a “new era”.
'Secret' trick using item already in your house makes bathroom taps shiny again
Try this simple trick with candle wax to make your bathroom faucets shine like new again and stay clean, as recommended by experts











































